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Safilo SS 2015 Sunglasses & Eyewear Media Showcase @ IVY Sun Room.

One of the interesting things about being a photographer and blogger/writer is you do get to discover amazing details and history about things your previously knew next to nothing about! Not doubt you too will be amazed to learn that Safilo Group manufactures in Italy (& distributes) some of your favourite designer eyewear and sunglasses; the list is pretty long but here are the eye opening highlights.. Dior, Dior Homme, Gucci, Fendi, Jimmy Choo, Kate Spade, Marc Jacobs, Marc By Marc Jacobs, Boss, Carrera, Polaroid & Max Mara. And the media showcase included some frames and sunnies that are not yet available in Australia; fear not I am not here to tempt you with those goodies you cannot yet have!

Vivalaviv's Vivienne Shui wears the 50's style FENDI sunglasses from the SS 2015 range.

The big hit for me on the day was the 50's retro feel FENDI range of which Vivalaviv's Vivienne Shui and I tried on more pairs of than any other. The Dior and Dior Homme were big in to de-constructed frames; kate spade did the best bling; wayfarer style is big; and BIG is HUGE! Gucci have decided to encase Gucci silk scarf's in the frames which makes every pair more-or-less a one off; I like that! And a pleasant surprise; Polaroid sunglasses are back; Real Polaroids. I swear by them; great for photographers. If you can't make it into your favourite sunglasses store you can try Get Glasses online here.

FENDI Range, Safilo SS 2015 Sunglasses & Eyewear Media Showcase

FENDI SS 2015 Eyewear.

Vivienne trying the large golden Kate Spade sunglasses.

kate spade - Safilo SS 2015 Sunglasses & Eyewear Media Showcase. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.

Spoilt with Veuve Clicquot at the Safilo SS 2015 Eywear showcase @ Ivy sun room. Wearing Fendi Sunglasses.

Vivienne of VivalaViv enjoys a glass of Veuve Clicquot and FENDI sunglasses.

Gucci - Safilo SS 2015 Sunglasses & Eyewear Media Showcase. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.

Gucci Sunglasses - SS 2015

Top Sunglasses Brands at GetGlasses.com.au

Oversized FENDI sunglasses; unisex??? Maybe!

Carrera sunglasses and frames - Safilo SS 2015 Sunglasses & Eyewear Media Showcase

CARRER Eyewear

MARC JACOBS

VivalaViv and Street Fashion Sydney at Safilo SS 2015 Sunglasses & Eyewear Media Showcase

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DIY Battlestation

This is something I have longed for, it has tumbled and twirled in my dreams, taunting me with what I could not obtain. But after laying down a couple hundred of my hard-earned dollars at Ikea, I have achieved the unachievable. I have my very own in-room, make-up vanity.

My journey started after the perks of having a younger sister, was eventually outweighed by the constant waves of anger brought on upon her constantly using my make-up. I knew I needed to bring my growing collection into a safe space where I wouldn't be worrying if my inanimate babies were being mistreated.

Enter Ikea.

I want to sing sweet serenades to you my love, but with that; these were my purchases to make my little DIY project possible.

MALM Dressing Table in White $199
KOLJA Square Mirror $19.95
MUSIK Wall Lamp $59 (x2 $118)
GODMORGAN Storage Unit $19.95
TRENSUM Vanity Mirror $6.95
SKURAR Plant Pot $2.95
GE Lighting Classic Round Globes 2pk $3.62 (x5 $18.10)

Total = $384.90

MALM Dressing Table

Like all Ikea furnishings, MALM came with instructions, and I set it up the night a got back from my Swedish venture. After deciding placement, I marked where I wanted my mirror. If you are planning on using the KOLJA mirror in the future, make sure you find and provide your own suitable nails/screws etc. which are appropriate to hold weight on a wall, especially plasterboard as they are not provided.

Plasterboard screws for the mirror and lights

KOLJA is up!

I decided to place the Vanity Lights on either side of the mirror, and specifically didn't included one on top. I did this because Vanity Lights are there to produce light from multiple angles, and including a bar on top would create unwanted shadows and an unnatural light distribution.

After marking out placement, and including help from my Father, we wired the vanity lights together, to be controlled with a modified switch. The switch gives me the ability to turn the lights on and off from the light cover itself, and not have to continuously use the powerpoint to control the light. Those who are considering the MUSIK lights, please be weary that these are supposed to be hard wired by a professional electrician, aka installing these are HARD. My set-up was possible because of my Father's extensive knowledge in the trade, but even we had to make some modifications of the bar's plastic to allow streamline wiring.

Wiring the Vanity Bar

The customised switch

I purchased the globes from Masters, just across the way from Ikea. I was going to grab the LEDARE LED globes from Ikea, being as they were the recommended globes, and LED produces a warm white light which is great for colour correction, but they had sold out in store! So instead I bought the GE Classic Round Globes for $3.62 for 2, compared to the $14.95 ea at Ikea. I rationalised that if I wanted to upgrade to a higher quality globe in time, I will when they come back in stock.

When all was put together, I filled my GODMORGAN Units with my collection, only to discover that I want more make-up, especially lipsticks. I figure now I have somewhere to cherish my escalating habit, I can now add to my beautiful set-up. (A lot of empty space in that drawer).

GODMORGAN Units

The TRENSUM Vanity Mirror is a cute addition to my Battlestation and is perfect for detail application with one side using magnifying mirror glass.

I am currently using a wooden stool, which I am planning on painting white when I have a break from uni!
Fingers crossed.

I've pulled it all together with my SKURAR pot of brushes, perfumes and other beauty related necessities, topped off with a bunch of flowers I bought over the weekend from Centennial Florist.

The finished product!

I'm so happy with how everything worked out! And now I have a serene and beautiful place to sit for hours on end and enjoy my hard work.

Affordable Girls Version:

BRIMMES Dressing Table from IKEA

$100

A smaller dressing table which includes hidden storage space,

and a built-in foldaway mirror.

What's your current Battlestation?

FLYAWAY

Marella 'Solco' coat / Gran Sasso knit / Glassons skirt / Patrizia Pepe bag / Famous Footwear boots

Hi, hello I'm still here!

While I wasn't loving my lack of posts in the last few weeks, I was loving my growing coat collection. We distribute Marella (part of the Max Mara group) where I work and it's proven dangerous to hang around the showrooms for too long, but they just seem to get it right when it comes to fit, colour and texture. I'm sure a few years ago I would have rejected even the thought of a dark green or bright blue coat, but here I am. My taste is slowly changing for the better I believe, and so the coat obsession begins...

Street Fashion & Art Nudes at Mils Gallery.

Friday evening found Street Fashion Sydney at Mils Gallery in Surry Hills for Artist and Photographer Vladimir Kravchenko's opening of his exhibition of nudes wearing masks; Know Thyself. This is an interesting show where all the nudes are photographed wearing masks made by fellow artist Nicole Toms, so a bit of a collaboration going on as well. Nudes made work safe where they appear; with apologies to the artists. Check out the show or the website, at Mils Gallery. Scroll down for the Street Fashion on the night.

Lucy Blay wears ear piece by designer Maria Maung. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.

Lucy Blay wears jewellery ear cuff.

by designer Maria Maung.

Model Lucy Blay wears ripped black jeans white tee shirt and faded denim jacket. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.

Lumberjacks still in style - Plaid Jacket and Tommy Hilfinger Parka.

Two tone chambray shirt and a very cool watch with a crazy organic pattern, look no hand. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.

Two tone chambray shirt and a very cool watch with a crazy organic pattern, look no hands! You can check out the ZIIIRO watches here!

Gravity Ocean watch by ZIIIRO.

Black jacket, Richardson world tour, Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.

Artist's Nicole Toms and Vladimir Kravchenko at Mils Gallery.

Outside looking in at Mils gallery. Street Fashion Sydney by Kent Johnson.

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Camilla Style Guide and Boutique Launch - Paddington - Sydney.

Be a Camilla Ringleader!

Yes, there is a beautiful and glorious Camilla tribe and I was in the thick of it with all these beauties for the launch of Camilla's style guide at her new Paddington boutique. The new flagship store is indeed also very beautiful and shares with you the journey that has made Camilla the label and, I think the woman who and what they are today. I will let the pictures tell you the story of this launch; the style guide which I received a print copy of is a fabulous work itself, and it can also be viewed online with illustrations and how to video as well. You will never be at a loss for a new way to wear your Camilla. Congratulations to Camilla and her Tribe of Camilla Ringleaders!